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The “Safety Talk” – Get the Whole Family on the Same Page
Posted on September 16, 2016Hopefully, your family is still feeling a little bit of extra warmth and gratitude towards your grandparents after Grandparents Day last Sunday! Grandparents are often an invaluable resource to new parents – they can be the first people we turn… Read More
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Trade-In Your Used Car Seats for Savings at Toys“R”Us
Posted on September 13, 2016It’s that time of year again – the Toys“R”Us Great Trade In: Car Seat Event is upon us. This event is always a favorite, and for good reason! As we all know, car seats are a must-have safety item for all young children…. Read More
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A Silent Killer: Window Blind Cords
Posted on July 21, 2016On June 16, 2015, a U.K. mother, Stacey Clarke, put her 18-month-old daughter, Tianna Mooney, to bed as usual, laying her down in her cot by the window. This window had vertical blinds, two of which were missing–a hole that little Tianna enjoyed… Read More
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Safey Considerations for Jogging Strollers
Posted on July 20, 2016After Pacific Cycle recalled about 217,600 Swivel Wheel Jogging Strollers earlier this month due to crash and fall hazards, we decided to dedicate a blog post to the topic of jogging stroller safety. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,… Read More
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Q & A with Ellyn Pollack from CPSC
Posted on July 5, 2016With summer officially underway, families are heading to the pool to cool down and beat the summer heat. Obviously, parent and caregiver supervision at the pool is a must, but there are some very real hidden pool dangers that even… Read More
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Summer Safety Series: Bounce Houses
Posted on June 9, 2016The weather is warming up, school is ending, and summer is on its way! As families prepare for months of summer fun, KID wants to give you a few tips for a fun and safe summer. One of the largest… Read More
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Consumer report and KID Best Friend Mitch Lipka dies
Posted on January 20, 2016This week KID lost a best friend. Mitch Lipka died after a courageous fight against cancer. Mitch was an award winning consumer reporter. Soon after Danny died in a dangerous portable crib in 1998, Mitch began to investigate the children’s… Read More
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Xfinity Agrees to Remove Ad Depicting Unsafe Sleep from Broadcast
Posted on December 9, 2015After a Change.org petition and a direct appeal from KID, Xfinity has agreed to remove an ad depicting unsafe sleep from broadcast. In a letter to KID, Xfinity stated, “We wish to express our appreciation to your organization for… Read More
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KID Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
Posted on November 13, 2015Thanksgiving and Black Friday are only a couple of weeks away, which means that grocery stores and malls around the country will soon be filled with anxious holiday shoppers. Holiday shopping is a pain for many of us, but it… Read More
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Abigail, Danny L, Jamie, Liam (Over 12 Million Cribs Recalled since 2007)
Posted on August 27, 2015More infants die every year in cribs than from any other nursery product. There are many reasons why a child can die or be injured by a crib– today we are highlighting the stories of four. Abigail’s crib rails came… Read More